Editing Serbian language (section)

==Writing system==
{{main|Serbian Cyrillic alphabet|Gaj's Latin alphabet|Yugoslav Braille}}
Standard Serbian language uses both [[Serbian Cyrillic alphabet|Cyrillic]] ({{lang|sh-Cyrl|ћирилица}}, {{lang|sh-Latn|ćirilica}}) and [[Gaj's Latin alphabet|Latin script]] ({{lang|sh-Latn|latinica}}, {{lang|sh-Cyrl|латиница}}). Serbian is a rare example of synchronic [[digraphia]], a situation where all literate members of a society have two interchangeable writing systems available to them. Media and publishers typically select one alphabet or the other. In general, the alphabets are used interchangeably; except in the legal sphere, where Cyrillic is required, there is no context where one alphabet or another predominates.

Although Serbian language authorities have recognized the official status of both scripts in contemporary Standard Serbian for more than half of a century now, due to historical reasons, the Cyrillic script was made the [[official script]] of Serbia's administration by the 2006 [[Constitution of Serbia|Constitution]].<ref name="auto">{{cite web | title = Constitution of the Republic of Serbia | publisher = The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Serbia | url = https://ustavni.sud.rs/eng/constitution-and-regulations-on-the-court/constitution-of-the-republic-of-serbia | access-date = 2024-11-26 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240422215613/https://ustavni.sud.rs/eng/constitution-and-regulations-on-the-court/constitution-of-the-republic-of-serbia | archive-date = 2024-04-22 }}</ref>

The Latin script continues to be used in official contexts, although the government has indicated its desire to phase out this practice due to national sentiment. The Ministry of Culture believes that Cyrillic is the "identity script" of the Serbian nation.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://rs.n1info.com/English/NEWS/a525563/Serbian-ministry-wants-only-Cyrillic-script-in-official-use.html|title = Serbian ministry wants only Cyrillic script in official use|date = 13 September 2019|access-date = 11 September 2020|archive-date = 20 September 2019|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190920210017/http://rs.n1info.com/English/NEWS/a525563/Serbian-ministry-wants-only-Cyrillic-script-in-official-use.html|url-status = dead}}</ref>

However, the law does not regulate scripts in [[standard language]], or standard language itself by any means, leaving the choice of script as a matter of personal preference and to the free will in all aspects of life (publishing, media, trade and commerce, etc.), except in government paperwork production and in official written communication with state officials, which have to be in Cyrillic.<ref name="auto"/> Traffic signs and directional signs, and place names, on main or international roads are to be written with both Cyrillic and Latin script.<ref>{{cite web |title=Закон о службеној употреби језика и писама, 47/18 |date=2018|url=https://mduls.gov.rs/wp-content/uploads/ZAKON-O-SLUZBENOJ-UPOTREBI-JEZIKA-I-PISAMA040718.pdf}}</ref>

===Usage===
To most Serbians, the Latin script tends to imply a cosmopolitan or neutral attitude, while Cyrillic appeals to a more traditional or vintage sensibility.<ref name="marketing-localization">{{Cite web|url=https://ciklopea.com/blog/localization/should-you-localize-to-serbian-latin-or-to-serbian-cyrillic/|title=Should you Localize to Serbian Latin or to Serbian Cyrillic?|date=17 November 2016}}</ref>

In media, the public broadcaster, [[Radio Television of Serbia]], predominantly uses the Cyrillic script whereas the privately run broadcasters, like [[RTV Pink]], predominantly use the Latin script. Newspapers can be found in both scripts.

In the public sphere, with logos, outdoor signage and retail packaging, the Latin script predominates, although both scripts are commonly seen. The Serbian government has encouraged increasing the use of Cyrillic in these contexts.<ref name="marketing-localization"/> Larger signs, especially those put up by the government, will often feature both alphabets; if the sign has English on it, then usually only Cyrillic is used for the Serbian text.

A survey from 2014 showed that 47% of the Serbian population favors the Latin alphabet whereas 36% favors the Cyrillic one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.b92.net/kultura/vesti.php?nav_category=1087&yyyy=2014&mm=12&dd=16&nav_id=936784|title=Ivan Klajn: Ćirilica će postati arhaično pismo|website=b92.net|date=16 December 2014 |access-date=27 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011114445/http://www.b92.net/kultura/vesti.php?nav_category=1087&yyyy=2014&mm=12&dd=16&nav_id=936784|archive-date=11 October 2017}}</ref>

Latin script has become more and more popular in Serbia, as it is easier to input on phones and computers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Crosby |first1=Alan |last2=Martinovic |first2=Iva |title=In The Age Of The Internet, Serbia Aims To Keep Its Cyrillic Alive |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/in-the-age-of-the-internet-serbia-aims-to-keep-its-cyrillic-alive/29458055.html |access-date=5 September 2018 |agency=RFE/RL |date=August 28, 2018}}</ref>

===Alphabetic order===

The [[collation|sort order]] of the {{lang|sr-Latn|ćirilica}} ({{lang|sr-Cyrl|ћирилица}}) alphabet:
* Cyrillic order called {{lang|sr-Latn|Azbuka}} ({{lang|sr-Cyrl|азбука}}): А Б В Г Д Ђ Е Ж З И Ј К Л Љ М Н Њ О П Р С Т Ћ У Ф Х Ц Ч Џ Ш

The [[collation|sort order]] of the {{lang|sr-Latn|latinica}} ({{lang|sr-Cyrl|латиница}}) alphabet:
* Latin order called {{lang|sr-Latn|Abeceda}} ({{lang|sr-Cyrl|абецеда}}): A B C Č Ć D Dž Đ E F G H I J K L Lj M N Nj O P R S Š T U V Z Ž